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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Guy and Galawain believe that the moredhel that are in the Dimwood have been hiding there?

2. What does Roald tell Laurie to do for him when they have to leave him behind, after he is injured on their way to Stone Mountain?

3. How many years have the elves been in Edder Forest?

4. How many weeks does Guy believe Murmandamus has allowed for sacking Armengar?

5. How many days does it take Arutha and his men to travel from Highcastle's garrison to the Dimwood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Guy not optimistic about the chances of holding back Murmandamus and his army at Sethanon?

2. Why is Arutha one who Guy says will be in command if Guy dies?

3. How should Pug and Tomas have rescued Macros rather than landing?

4. What would happen if the Valheru return?

5. What does Macros decide must be done to escape the time trap?

6. What happened when a huge battering ram was rammed against the southern gate of the city?

7. How does Amos use hot sand as a weapon?

8. What does Arutha think about Lord Highcastle and his hospitality?

9. What does Arutha show Lord Highcastle at the beginning of Chapter 17?

10. Describe the elves in Elder Wood.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the origins and powers of Pug, Tomas, and Macros using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Guy uses many different tactics as he fights Murmandamus' troops. Argue whether Guy uses more offensive or defensive tactics to fight the enemy. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the novel, the author quotes Poe, "Lo! Death has reared himself a throne In a strange city." Explain what this quote means and how it relates to the story told in "A Darkness at Sethanon."

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